Windows 10 Home - Full Version 32 & 64-bit (USB Flash Drive)

Pros: Ability to install either version of Windows on a fast, but freebie USB flash drive. Took less than 6 minutes to install Windows running 8th gen Core i3, 8GB DDR4, and SATA SSD. Could not believe the speed.

Cons: Windows "key card" is fun idea... You get a poker sized card with your install information, but a sticker would have been better if you decide to upgrade your system. Finding the little card to reinstall after upgrading instead of reading a sticker isn't ideal. The packaging is nice but a little over the top with the origami fold out stuff.

Overall Review: This is going to be my preferred method of Windows delivery for systems I'm building. Free USB stick that isn't cheap, plus a little poker card with your Windows key... what's not to like?

Pros: 1. It took only 20 minutes to install on a 7200 RPM Hard Drive. 2. Automatically found and installed all Device Drivers for my PC (Intel G1840 on a MSI H97-PC-Mate motherboard). 3. This was the simplest Windows install I have experienced. Only one page of setting/questions to answer. 4. You can skip entering the product Key during the install, and Activate after you complete the install. 5. Efficient packaging. Comes in a 5 3/4" x 4 3/8" x 3/4" box. 6. It appears the USB thumb drive includes all versions of Windows 10 (e.g. 32-bit, 64-bit, Home, Pro, etc.). Obviously the included Registration Key (on a Card) is only for the Home version.

Cons: 1. No support for Windows Media Center (WMC). Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8.x all support WMC. I took off an Egg for this. 2. You can't turn off Automatic Updates (but maybe long term this is a good thing). 3. The USB Thumb Drive looks a little cheap/fragile. It measures: 1 11/16" x 7/16" x 3/16". 4. I wish it was cheaper. You can buy a low-end Windows Tablet (e.g. 32GB eMMC, 2GB RAM, Intel Atom processor, 800 x 1200 resolution, WiFi, USB no ODD, etc.) for about the same cost. 5. Some people just don't like Windows, or like (or are used to) an older version. Not really a Con for me.

Overall Review: 1. The Windows 10 version is: OS: 1709, Build: 16299.15 (from Windows 10, after install). 2. Capacity information for the USB Thumb Drive (from Windows): Used: 8,214,077,440 = 7.64 GB Free: 7,270,244,252 = 6.77 GB Cap: 15,484,321,792 = 14.40 GB 2. Formatting information for the USB Thumb Drive (from Diskpart): - FAT32 - MBR (not GPT) - Current Read-only State : Yes 3. My Hard Drive Formatting information (from Disk Managment, after install). - 499 MB Recovery Partition - 100 MB EFI System Partition - C: Partition (23.0 GB used) 4. Many low-end Tablets and Laptops have no built CD/DVD Optical Disk Drive (ODD). So USB is your only option. I personally like the Windows 10 GUI. I prefer the standard "Desktop" mode vs. "Tablet Mode". I recommend this product.

Pros: Took less than 7 minutes on a 500 GB SSD in a quad core laptop Took less than 4 minutes on a 250 GB SSD on a six core desktop Took about 9 minutes on a 500 GB 7200RPM dual core Laptop As mentioned before, thumb drive does appear to contain all Windows 10 Versions, though the Key Code card has the Key for the 32 and 64 bit versions only All Device Drivers were found and installed automatically Packaging is small and efficient In the days where fewer and fewer laptops and desktops have optical drives, the USB install format makes a lot of sense Ability to use either Desktop or Tablet mode

Cons: No Windows Media Center Support No Ability to turn Windows Updates to manual update The thumbdrive definitely looks cheap.....and fragile The price for operating systems is really outrageous compared to hardware. $120 for an operating system, and you can buy a cheap laptop with the operating system installed for $300? Doesn't make sense to me.

Overall Review: I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting Windows 10, as it's a nice compact package. It can also be used for updating from Windows 7 instead of going through the Microsoft website, but it still is going to take long time if you use it for an upgrade. This is package is primarily made for a raw install. I personally like Windows 10, a lot of companies, including the one I currently work for, have gone to Windows 10 because Microsoft Office integrates with it well, and the desktop interface is a little more user friendly once you get used to the changes from Windows 7 Pro. All in all, this is a very good deal. I give it a five egg rating.

Pros: I've been using windows 10 since early release. I normally use pro but the difference between pro and home are minuscule. Windows 10 Home is where its at these days, as Microsoft seeks to push to this platform of updating Windows more frequently than ever before as has been noted with the revision updates throughout its tenure. This USB flash drive came with the latest iteration of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. With Windows 7 already past its EOL cycle (security updates remain until 1/14/2020) and Windows 8 (8.1) past its EOL (security updates until 1/23/2023) its time to jump ship and join the band wagon that is Windows 10. What EOL means is they no longer offer phone in support for Windows 7.8,8.1. But will continue to support it via security updates. Meaning no one inside Microsoft is making any changes to the bulk programs just fixing security flaws as they come along. Windows 10 is not the clunky operating system it was when it first launched. Its a smooth feeling easy to learn operating system that's built for the experienced user as well as the novice user. The basic differences between Windows 10 Home and Pro are simply Windows Home lacks Domain Join which allows you to securely join your work domain. Group Policy Management which is an interface that enables Active Directory admin to manage Group Policies. Bitblocker which allows the user to encrypt your hard drives. And finally Device Guard which allows you to lock down a device in a way that provides advanced malware protection. Most if not all of these features have third party variants that are equally or better than what Windows offer if you need such protections. So weigh your options when deciding which flavor of Windows 10 you need. The price difference is not huge (at time of writing this review) $119.00 Home vs $199.99 Pro, but can be a budget breaker when building a new computer. I myself own at least 8 copies of Windows 10 Pro. I think its the best thing since sliced bread as far as operating systems go.

Cons: Really nothing here. I know the stories of how Windows 10 is junk and I've even lived it a time or two but in 100% honesty I've been able to determine that those issues I've seen reported or had myself were caused by user error. Absolutly nothing wrong with the operating system.

Overall Review: As I stated above this is the future of operating systems in the Microsoft world might as well join it if you plan on sticking with Microsoft. For what it does its (arguably by some) its the best OS Microsoft has produced since Windows 7. And with Windows 7,8,8.1 past their EOL and security support ending within 2-5 years for them respectively I feel its time to join the future and embrace it. This OS does what it says it'll do and more if you give it the time needed to learn it which isnt a huge learning curve at all IMHO.

Pros: Windows 10 is more powerful yet lighter in weight than Windows 7 so it will run on older hardware. Large user community. Widespread support for utilities and gaming. Installed very quickly using the included USB stick. Much faster than using a CD ROM. Blue screens of death have become far less frequent as patches have been released.

Cons: The USB stick probably shouldn't be reused as a standard USB stick for your personal data as it doesn't seem very sturdy and I'm not sure if it was intended for this.

Overall Review: What more can I say about Windows 10 that isn't already slathered across the internet? How about my personal feelings about the OS. I started using computers in the 6th grade, beginning with the Commodore Vic-20. I started programming in Basic under the first iteration of MSDOS so I've lived and seen every OS from then to now. I like Linux for many reasons and I like Windows for many reasons. This version of Windows (10) is great. The best thing about it is it's support and recognition of new hardware devices and it's ability to auto configure them. That was real pain in previous Windows versions. The user community for Windows 10 is huge! If you have any problems, just look online, and you'll find someone that has had those same problems and likely figured out how to fix them. Just remember that you may need to configure your computer's BIOS settings to boot from the USB port.

Pros: - I am gonna craaawl out on a limb and say a "pro" aspect is that it's Windows and I can use real drivers for my video card??? XD. . - Okay look, I've never had a review item that I wish I had never received before... I don't even know really how to act. NOT. I am gonna lay it on the line and I don't even care where these comments are even placed. This one is (in my humble opinion) one of the biggest regrets of computer life that I have ever had. If THIS is the future of PC/windows computing/gaming, I think I am finally done with PC's. I may even become one of those mentally challenged console users for gaming; I mean after all this review broke parts of my brain!!! XD I mean LOOK at me!!! I am making insults to GAMERS!!! (sorry consolees). BTW can I use a mouse and keyboard on a PS4??? I HOPE so!!! . . .

Cons: - Where to start... hmmm. . - - Welcome to Distopia: ."Microsoft openly stated that pervasive data collection will be present in any Windows version starting from Windows 10 & this data collection cannot be disabled using official means. If you decide to disable total tracking (including keyboard scanning and voice recording) you'll have to disable over a hundred different Internet addresses and then no one guarantees that a new Windows update doesn't add new hosts; including end users not being able to control Windows Updates either." . -... and THAT is enough for ME to start looking into FREE open source operating systems alone. . - If you bite into this OS and start eating, where will it all end up? Well me personally don't wanna find out. - REMEMBER PEOPLE: voting booths do NOT work. LEARN to VOTE WITH YOUR WALLET!!! it's THE ONLY way companies change things. just quit buying the vomit they spew out for your consumption, and they will begin to listen. . . .

Overall Review: - Just search the internet for a picture called "windows 10 we finally fixed it" and THIS is a PERFECT visual example of just exactly what I mean (and the REST OF THE WORLD means) when I say, "This Windows 10 review was the most JACKED item I have ever encountered; NOT ONLY in review form, but in LIFE!" . - I am sure THIS operating system is going to be an END of an era for the PC OS giant Microsoft for intelligent thinking people that like to actually OWN a computer rather than be a participant in a "Service" that is an always on connected to your world computer. Just implant mandatory chips in people already and quit toying around with the mental conditioning of an ushered era of consumer drones that don't resist or refuse. It's obviously designed for the dumbed down point, click and purchase generation that currently exists here in America, and apparently the WORLD. . -Final thought. Went BACK to win 8.1 for now until i find an alternative to "old school OS's". I remember doing this in the Vista days to no avail... HOPEFULLY there is something new/better by now. Good luck to you all

Pros: - Nice packaging. - Flash drive for installation. - Easy installation. - Installed and updated all my drivers. - No version of Windows is easier to use if you follow instructions.

Cons: - I was predisposed no to like Windows 10 Home from the outset. The nightmares and horror stories had me on edge. The only errors I could find were because I didn't follow the instructions and prompts properly. Self inflicted wounds. - Packaging is overdone. - Flash drive seems cheap.

Overall Review: When I built my first computer the O/S was MS/DOS. I bought my first Windows O/S from Newegg in 2002. Every O/S I've used since has been different than its predecessor, and required a learning curve. The last O/S I bought was Win 97. Great O/S. I didn't want to change. Now that I have made the leap, I couldn't be happier. I'm still learning about tools and adjustments that will make my experience better every day. Don't believe all the negatives you hear about Win 10. They are generally lodged by those who refuse to change and learn something new. If you buy a new car, it takes time to learn where everything is and how it works. If you buy a new big screen TV, you have to learn the remote and features. Why then, wouldn't you expect the same type of learning curve with your new Windows 10? Take a deep breath and take the leap.

Pros: Easy to use, plug it in and boot. It's a bootable device so it makes for an easy fresh OS install on a new build. Comes on a USB, too, no need to worry about a CD drive.

Cons: Be careful when first installing and updating, Windows Update will attempt to install drivers for all your components, which may not be the best drivers for your setup (I'm still having Bluetooth problems because of this).

Overall Review: This is not an OEM version, so if you're looking to sell a build or were commissioned there's a cheaper one on newegg for you. If you're building a PC for personal this is the one for you, no need to worry about licensing and whatnot.